Combination of dynamic TOPMODEL and machine learning techniques to improve runoff prediction

Abstract TOPMODEL has been widely employed in hydrology research, undergoing continuous modifications to broaden its practical applicability and enhance its simulation accuracy. To encompass spatial discretization, diffusion‐wave characteristics, depth‐dependent flow velocity, and flux estimation in...

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Main Author: Pin‐Chun Huang
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-03-01
Series:Journal of Flood Risk Management
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.13050
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description Abstract TOPMODEL has been widely employed in hydrology research, undergoing continuous modifications to broaden its practical applicability and enhance its simulation accuracy. To encompass spatial discretization, diffusion‐wave characteristics, depth‐dependent flow velocity, and flux estimation in the unsaturated zone, a generalized dynamic TOPMODEL is developed by introducing a greater number of physical parameters. The present study aims to evaluate the optimal combination of these parameters within the dynamic TOPMODEL framework using machine learning techniques to improve the accuracy of runoff predictions and bolster the model's reliability. An innovative training method is suggested to elevate the model's performance by integrating the Long Short‐Term Memory (LSTM) algorithm and a topological classification, which relies on the evolving spatial distribution of runoff conditions during floods. The research findings show that the proposed methodology achieves the lowest mean relative error (MRE) at 0.106, the highest Pearson correlation coefficient (PC) at 0.938, and the highest coefficient of determination (R2) at 0.906 among the three dynamic TOPMODEL types adopted in this study. The effective implementation of a case study in a river basin showcases the feasibility of the proposed method in conjunction with dynamic TOPMODEL and underscores the importance of employing the suggested training procedure.
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spelling doaj-art-266a71b7f3204d3196d77db1d8b2b3092025-08-20T02:10:27ZengWileyJournal of Flood Risk Management1753-318X2025-03-01181n/an/a10.1111/jfr3.13050Combination of dynamic TOPMODEL and machine learning techniques to improve runoff predictionPin‐Chun Huang0Department of Harbor and River Engineering National Taiwan Ocean University Keelung TaiwanAbstract TOPMODEL has been widely employed in hydrology research, undergoing continuous modifications to broaden its practical applicability and enhance its simulation accuracy. To encompass spatial discretization, diffusion‐wave characteristics, depth‐dependent flow velocity, and flux estimation in the unsaturated zone, a generalized dynamic TOPMODEL is developed by introducing a greater number of physical parameters. The present study aims to evaluate the optimal combination of these parameters within the dynamic TOPMODEL framework using machine learning techniques to improve the accuracy of runoff predictions and bolster the model's reliability. An innovative training method is suggested to elevate the model's performance by integrating the Long Short‐Term Memory (LSTM) algorithm and a topological classification, which relies on the evolving spatial distribution of runoff conditions during floods. The research findings show that the proposed methodology achieves the lowest mean relative error (MRE) at 0.106, the highest Pearson correlation coefficient (PC) at 0.938, and the highest coefficient of determination (R2) at 0.906 among the three dynamic TOPMODEL types adopted in this study. The effective implementation of a case study in a river basin showcases the feasibility of the proposed method in conjunction with dynamic TOPMODEL and underscores the importance of employing the suggested training procedure.https://doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.13050dynamic TOPMODELmachine learningrunoff prediction
spellingShingle Pin‐Chun Huang
Combination of dynamic TOPMODEL and machine learning techniques to improve runoff prediction
Journal of Flood Risk Management
dynamic TOPMODEL
machine learning
runoff prediction
title Combination of dynamic TOPMODEL and machine learning techniques to improve runoff prediction
title_full Combination of dynamic TOPMODEL and machine learning techniques to improve runoff prediction
title_fullStr Combination of dynamic TOPMODEL and machine learning techniques to improve runoff prediction
title_full_unstemmed Combination of dynamic TOPMODEL and machine learning techniques to improve runoff prediction
title_short Combination of dynamic TOPMODEL and machine learning techniques to improve runoff prediction
title_sort combination of dynamic topmodel and machine learning techniques to improve runoff prediction
topic dynamic TOPMODEL
machine learning
runoff prediction
url https://doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.13050
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